Doctor Who Confidential 2005
What is Doctor Who Confidential?
Doctor Who Confidential is a documentary series that serves as a companion program to the revived British science fiction television series Doctor Who. The show was broadcast on BBC Three, airing on Saturday evenings immediately following the main Doctor Who episode on BBC One.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2005
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 78
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Mar 26, 2005
- Last aired
- Oct 1, 2011
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- BBC Three
- Genres
- Documentary
- Updated
Where to watch
Free
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Doctor Who Confidential is a documentary series that serves as a companion program to the revived British science fiction television series Doctor Who. The show was broadcast on BBC Three, airing on Saturday evenings immediately following the main Doctor Who episode on BBC One. During its initial run, the program maintained a thirty-minute format for its first two series before extending to forty-five minutes for the third series. BBC Three also aired abbreviated fifteen-minute versions of the documentary, which were scheduled after repeat broadcasts on Sundays and Fridays, as well as during weekday evening replays of previous Doctor Who seasons. The documentary series was specifically designed to complement the main show by providing behind-the-scenes content and additional context for viewers of the revived science fiction program.
Should you watch it?
“Go behind the scenes of the Doctor Who revival with cast and crew insights.”
- Exclusive interviews with cast and crew
- Insight into the making of Doctor Who
- Focus on the human stories behind the show
- May spoil plot points of main episodes
- Limited to fans of Doctor Who
You're curious about how Doctor Who was made and want to hear from those involved.
Suitable for general audiences, though some segments may reference mature themes from Doctor Who episodes.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Bringing Back the Doctor Mar 26, 2005
- E2 Aliens: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly Apr 2, 2005
- E3 Tardis Tales Apr 9, 2005
- E4 I Get a Sidekick Out of You Apr 16, 2005
- E5 Why on Earth? Apr 23, 2005
- E6 The Daleks Apr 30, 2005
- E7 The Dark Side May 7, 2005
- E8 Time Trouble May 14, 2005
- E9 Special Effects May 21, 2005
- E10 Weird Science May 28, 2005
- E11 Unsung Heroes and Violent Death Jun 4, 2005
- E12 The World of Who Jun 11, 2005
- E13 The Last Battle Jun 18, 2005
Season 2 · 13 episodes
- E1 New New Doctor Apr 15, 2006
- E2 Fear Factor Apr 22, 2006
- E3 Friends Reunited Apr 29, 2006
- E4 Script to Screen May 6, 2006
- E5 Cybermen May 13, 2006
- E6 From Zero to Hero May 20, 2006
- E7 The Writer's Tale May 27, 2006
- E8 You've Got the Look Jun 3, 2006
- E9 Religion, Myths and Legends Jun 10, 2006
- E10 The New World of Dr Who Jun 17, 2006
- E11 The Fright Stuff Jun 24, 2006
- E12 Welcome to Torchwood Jul 1, 2006
- E13 Finale Jul 8, 2006
Season 3 · 13 episodes
- E1 Meet Martha Jones Mar 31, 2007
- E2 Stage Fright Apr 7, 2007
- E3 Are We There Yet? Apr 14, 2007
- E4 A New York Story Apr 21, 2007
- E5 Making Manhattan Apr 28, 2007
- E6 Monsters Inc May 5, 2007
- E7 Space Craft May 19, 2007
- E8 Alter Ego May 26, 2007
- E9 Bad Blood Jun 2, 2007
- E10 Do You Remember The First Time? Jun 9, 2007
- E11 'Ello 'Ello 'Ello Jun 16, 2007
- E12 The Saxon Mystery Jun 23, 2007
- E13 The Valiant Quest Jun 30, 2007
Season 4 · 13 episodes
- E1 A Noble Return Apr 5, 2008
- E2 The Italian Job Apr 12, 2008
- E3 Oods and Ends Apr 19, 2008
- E4 Send in the Clones Apr 26, 2008
- E5 Sontar-Ha! May 3, 2008
- E6 Sins of the Fathers May 10, 2008
- E7 Nemesis May 17, 2008
- E8 Shadow Play May 31, 2008
- E9 River Runs Deep Jun 7, 2008
- E10 Look Who's Talking Jun 14, 2008
- E11 Here Come the Girls Jun 21, 2008
- E12 Friends and Foe Jun 28, 2008
- E13 The End of an Era Jul 5, 2008
Season 5 · 13 episodes
- E1 Call Me the Doctor Apr 3, 2010
- E2 All about the Girl Apr 10, 2010
- E3 War Games Apr 17, 2010
- E4 Eyes Wide Open Apr 24, 2010
- E5 Blinded by the Light May 1, 2010
- E6 Death in Venice May 8, 2010
- E7 Arthurian Legend May 15, 2010
- E8 After Effects May 22, 2010
- E9 What Goes on Tour ... May 29, 2010
- E10 A Brush with Genius Jun 5, 2010
- E11 Extra Time Jun 12, 2010
- E12 Alien Abduction Jun 19, 2010
- E13 Out of Time Jun 26, 2010
Frequently asked questions
What is Doctor Who Confidential about?
It's a behind-the-scenes documentary series that explores the making of the revived Doctor Who series through interviews and footage.
When was it aired?
It aired on BBC Three, typically following the main Doctor Who episode on Saturday evenings.
How long are the episodes?
Originally 30 minutes, later extended to 45 minutes, with shorter versions also available.
Who appears in the show?
Cast members, production crew, directors, and other contributors from Doctor Who have appeared.
Is it related to the main Doctor Who show?
Yes, it serves as a companion piece, offering additional content related to each week's episode.